ENGLISH 11-07-2023 20/95 DUFOUR 41
WARNING
If a CO
2
fire-extinguisher is installed, the following information must be displayed nearby:
“This extinguisher contains carbon dioxide (CO
2
) – To be used solely for putting out electrical
or galley fires. After discharging the fire-extinguisher, leave the area immediately to avoid being
asphyxiated. Ventilate the area thoroughly before entering.“
After extinguishing a fire, do not open the engine bay straight away so as to avoid the release
of toxic fumes and splashes of smouldering products (e.g. oil, water).
Safety instructions
CAUTION!
The owner/skipper is responsible for:
● having fire-fighting equipment checked in accordance with the shipbuilder’s specifications and
the regulations in their own country.
● replacing any portable fire-fighting equipment that has passed its use-by date or that has been
discharged, with fire-fighting devices of an identical or superior extinguishing capability.
● explaining to crew members:
- the location and operation of fire-fighting equipment.
- the location of the discharge outlet in the engine bay.
● making sure that fire-fighting equipment is readily accessible when people are onboard.
● keeping the bilges clean at all times and checking that there is no fuel or gas vapour or fuel
leaks.
● indicating abandon ship routes.
Never:
● Obstruct access to the emergency exits (deck hatches).
● Obstruct safety switches on gas valve(s), fuel valve(s), electric switches)
● Obstruct storage spaces containing fire-extinguishers.
● Leave the boat unattended when a cooker or heater is in use.
● Use a gas lamp in the boat.
● Fill a fuel tank or change a gas cylinder when the engine is running, or the cooker or heater
is in use.
● Smoke while handling fuels or gas.
● Hang loose curtains near the cooker or any other open-flame appliance.
● Store flammable products in the engine bay.
● Modify any onboard installation (especially the electrical, fuel or gas systems) nor allow
unqualified people to make such modifications.
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